🌱 Shirley-Mastic Daily: Prom 2022 Photo Gallery + Line Dancing Night

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Shirley-Mastic Daily — here to impart all the most important things happening in town these days. Here goes.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and delightful. High: 77, low: 59.

Here are the top 4 stories in Shirley-Mastic today:

1. William Floyd High School's prom night celebration was hosted at Villa Lombardi’s in Patchogue on June 10. About 500 students enjoyed the “A Night at Mount Olympus” themed party. Take a look at some photos of the event here. (Tri Hamlet News)
2. Grace Care Ministries will host a food drive on Saturday, July 2, at 2:30 p.m. Free meals and pizza will be handed out at the Veterans of Foreign Wars at 32 Edwards St. in Patchogue. (Patch)
3. Meet Mastic Beach professional boxer Joe Smith Jr., who is part of the William Floyd High School Hall of Fame. Smith was born and raised in our community, has a history of significant accomplishments, and has a promising career ongoing. (Tri Hamlet News)
4. Line dancing time at Tiki Joe's is on Thursday, June 30 at 6:30 p.m. Rusty Spur will rock the night away with the best rhythms at 1 William Floyd Parkway in Shirley. (All Events)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Gentle Yoga for Beginners — Mastics Moriches Shirley Community Library. (10 a.m.)
• On the Road: Stroller Club at Southaven Park. (10:30 a.m.)
• Battle of the Books at Mastic Rec Center. (3:30 p.m.)
• LEGO Builders at Mastic Rec — Mastics Moriches Shirley Community Library. (5:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Patch: "Homeowners can access a certain percentage of their home's equity to fund home improvement projects or even pay for college tuition." (Patch)
• Long Island News 12: "Summer vacation is starting, and you are probably looking for activities to keep the kids busy. News 12 is on a mission to help by testing out the hottest toys coming in under $20." (Long Island News 12)
• Girl Scouts of Suffolk County: "Girl Scout Strong! As part of the Primitive Camper badge, members of troop 334 built and slept in a wilderness shelter. It was 40 degrees that night!" (Girl Scouts of Suffolk County via Instagram)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right! See you tomorrow morning for another update.

— Debora Whitehead

About me: Have a story idea? Please get in touch with me! I would love to hear from you! Wife, mom, foodie, traveler, and nature lover.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Shirley-Mastic Daily? Contact me at shirley-mastic@patch.com.